MEDIA SUPERVISOR (078) LICENSURE CONCENTRATION

Program of Study (pdf)

The MLIS emphasizes the rapidly changing library and information field and prepares students for positions of leadership in school, public, special, and academic libraries and other information centers, and for a variety of roles in both public and private agencies as information specialists. The media director/supervisor is a system-level media professional who may be identified as Director of Library Media Services, Director of Media and Technology, Coordinator of Library Media Services, or Library Supervisor. Competencies are required in the areas of administration, supervision/management, and curriculum development for this certification area.

Licensure

Director/Supervisor (Masters level) certification is required for service as Director of Media Services in a school system. Certification is based on eligibility to hold the Media Coordinator (076) certificate plus 12 graduate semester hours of credit in administration, curriculum development, and supervision and three years of acceptable experience as a Media Coordinator.

Course work leading to eligibility for Media Supervisor (078) licensure is offered to applicants who already have an MLIS degree and a Media Coordinator (076) licensure.

LIS courses are also offered in Charlotte. Individuals wishing more information about courses at off-campus sites should contact the department at (336) 334-3477.